Digital-Forensics-and-Incident-Response

Digital Forensics and Incident Response: Investigation, Evidence Preservation, and Timeline Reconstruction:

Project Overview

This repository documents a structured Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) investigation focused on analysing a simulated cybersecurity breach.
The project follows industry-aligned DFIR methodologies, covering incident response, forensic imaging, evidence preservation, data analysis, and timeline reconstruction,
while maintaining legal and ethical compliance. The work reflects real-world DFIR processes used in Security Operations Centres (SOCs) and forensic investigations.

Project Objectives

Investigate a simulated security incident using DFIR best practices

Identify, contain, and analyse a security breach

Acquire forensic images while maintaining evidence integrity

Analyse collected data and reconstruct attacker activity timelines

Apply legal, ethical, and compliance considerations to forensic work

Key DFIR Areas Covered

Incident Response

Breach identification and initial triage

Containment strategy evaluation

Evidence preservation techniques

Incident documentation aligned with SOC workflows

Forensic Imaging

Forensic image acquisition procedures

Use of forensic tools and techniques

Hashing and integrity verification

Maintaining evidentiary validity

Data Analysis & Timeline Reconstruction

Analysis of forensic artefacts

Reconstruction of attacker activity

Identification of investigative gaps and limitations

Importance of timelines in attribution and reporting

Legal & Ethical Considerations

Privacy laws and regulatory constraints

Chain of custody management

Handling sensitive information

Strategies for maintaining legal compliance

Skills Demonstrated

Digital forensics investigation

Incident response handling

Evidence acquisition and preservation

Forensic imaging and analysis

Timeline reconstruction

Legal and ethical DFIR practices

SOC-style documentation and reporting

Methodologies & Standards

DFIR lifecycle

Evidence handling best practices

Chain of custody procedures

Legal and ethical compliance in forensics

Blue Team incident investigation

Disclaimer

This project was conducted in a controlled, academic environment for educational purposes only. All scenarios, systems, and data are simulated. No real-world systems or personal data were involved.